Senior Manufacturing TL (Group Lead) - 1st Shift, Days

The Manufacturing/Production Group Leader in Wilton, CT supports Cleanroom Production operations.  This person is responsible for ensuring output of production and processes and assure a smooth transfer to Test/ Certification/ Integration Installation and Customer Support Processes.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Key Accountabilities:

• Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources. Ensure progress and output at minimal cost. Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations. 
• Output: Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production. Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering.  Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans.
• Introduction of new products: Acquire applicable know-how/ information on new products and new production methods/ means of production, to support the production of ‘pilot’/ new products, prepare to assume the process on release for volume production.  
• Support: Organize all supporting processes in order to be able to realize the deliverables in time, and to ensure a fast ramp up for volume and Customer Support.
• Quality: Ensure the quality of the output of Volume Production meet full product specifications: through effective production processes and sufficient know how/training.
• Infrastructure: Ensure infrastructure to assure effective and efficient Volume Production tasks. Ensure the availability and proper use of effective production and qualification procedures and systems.
• Cooperation: Support cooperation throughout Production by finding solutions and improving working concepts, giving input and feedback, and supporting the execution of all tasks and a good working environment.
• Management: Ensure adequate staffing of the team to support a productive working atmosphere in order to assure flexibility. Execute hiring and performance appraisals in concert with the Group Leader. Instruct team members, plan tasks, and set priorities. Ensure proper and timely execution of all tasks. Ensure proper execution of HRM, Safety, Quality, and ISO 9000/14000 policies and procedures.
• Lean Manufacturing: Ensure incorporation of Lean Manufacturing concepts in the day-to-day operations. Support and promote an environment that improves efficiency by using 5S techniques, Kaizen events, and Six Sigma concepts. Facilitate continuous improvement and waste reduction efforts.

Working Conditions: 

• A fast-paced manufacturing environment that requires leaders willing to embrace new concepts.  
• You must work comfortably in a cellular manufacturing environment that utilizes Lean Manufacturing concepts and be able to coordinate with others for job accomplishment.  
• Must provide an accurate shift status in writing daily.  

Education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate’s Degree preferred with Business or manufacturing operations.  Minimum of a high school diploma required.
• At least 5 + years in production/manufacturing challenging technical environment with at least 2+ years of experience in a leadership capacity including direct people management. Preference for more leadership experience.
• Know-How of Production Management and Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Techniques.
• Must have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.  
• Previous work within SAP / ERP including reporting is strongly preferred. 
• Business Engineering background preferred

Skills

• Strong ability to observe and respond to people and situations while monitoring and developing your team and their performance
• Strong ability to learn and apply new information or skills. 
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. 
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines. 
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.